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**specialtyretail** · 07-21-2011, 09:28 AM

OK guys. Still fighting the header clearance issues with our big block 68. My ONLY issue now is on the passenger side. The crossmember just behind the engine, not the transmission cross, the one just behind the engine. There is nothing mounted to it. Do I really need this crossmember? Not wanting to sound stupid but have seen several pics on here of trucks that don't seem to have this crossmember.. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Fred.

Livrat · 07-21-2011, 11:23 AM

That crossmember was for manual transmission trucks, they used a belhousing mount, if you have an automatic trans with the crossmember at the back if it you do not need the one you are referring too.

**specialtyretail** · 07-21-2011, 11:27 AM

Thanks. That is what we thought, just wanted some more opinions. Yes, the truck was a 3 on the tree. Thanks again, Fred.

sleepingbag · 07-21-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

That crossmember was for manual transmission trucks, they used a belhousing mount, if you have an automatic trans with the crossmember at the back if it you do not need the one you are referring too.

Sorry for the Hijack, but this may REALLY help me out. If I have converted from manual to a th350 auto this x member can go? It is in the way of my floor shifter linkage and I have been laying on my back for days trying to figure it out? If it can be cut out without hurting the safety of the truck my life has just gotten good again!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-21-2011, 04:56 PM

Yes it can go. WES

c10crazy · 07-21-2011, 05:55 PM

Mine has this also. What's the best/easiest way to remove????

**specialtyretail** · 07-21-2011, 05:57 PM

I am thinking about taking an air hammer to the rivets.

**kwmech** · 07-21-2011, 06:06 PM

Yeah, the air chisel will work but not on the top rivets very well. I have in the past cut the member flush with the rails and left that small part still riveted to the frame. Then I smoothed it out with a grinder and sander. Sawzall works well also

SCOTI · 07-21-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

Yeah, the air chisel will work but not on the top rivets very well. I have in the past cut the member flush with the rails and left that small part still riveted to the frame. Then I smoothed it out with a grinder and sander. Sawzall works well also

x2. Then remove it later if the drivetrain is ever out for service. Much easier that way....

sleepingbag · 07-22-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Yes it can go. WES

Sweet! Those rivets are a bear, but I harbor such animosity towards that X member I look forward to hacking it like an axe murderer!

**specialtyretail** · 07-25-2011, 09:58 AM

Took the torch to it.. Crossmember is gone, headers are in... Now I can get back to working on the truck.

07-21-2011, 09:28 AM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Crossmember question??? OK guys. Still fighting the header clearance issues with our big block 68. My ONLY issue now is on the passenger side. The crossmember just behind the engine, not the transmission cross, the one just behind the engine. There is nothing mounted to it. Do I really need this crossmember? Not wanting to sound stupid but have seen several pics on here of trucks that don't seem to have this crossmember.. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Fred.

07-21-2011, 11:23 AM	#2
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Crossmember question??? That crossmember was for manual transmission trucks, they used a belhousing mount, if you have an automatic trans with the crossmember at the back if it you do not need the one you are referring too.

07-21-2011, 11:27 AM	#3
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Crossmember question??? Thanks. That is what we thought, just wanted some more opinions. Yes, the truck was a 3 on the tree. Thanks again, Fred.

07-21-2011, 04:56 PM	#5
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07-21-2011, 05:55 PM	#6
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Crossmember question??? Mine has this also. What's the best/easiest way to remove???? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

07-21-2011, 05:57 PM	#7
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Crossmember question??? I am thinking about taking an air hammer to the rivets.

07-21-2011, 06:06 PM	#8
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,659	Re: Crossmember question??? Yeah, the air chisel will work but not on the top rivets very well. I have in the past cut the member flush with the rails and left that small part still riveted to the frame. Then I smoothed it out with a grinder and sander. Sawzall works well also

07-25-2011, 09:58 AM	#11
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Crossmember question??? Took the torch to it.. Crossmember is gone, headers are in... Now I can get back to working on the truck.



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